Mark Dubois

Mark Dubois is counsel with the New London firm of Geraghty & Bonnano. He was Connecticut’s first Chief Disciplinary Counsel from 2003 until 2001. In that position he established an office that investigated and prosecuted attorney misconduct and the unauthorized practice of law. He is co-author of Connecticut Legal Ethics and Malpractice, the first book devoted to the topic of attorney ethics in Connecticut. He is a weekly contributor to the Connecticut Law Tribune where he writes the Ethics Matters column. Attorney Dubois represents individuals accused of ethical misconduct and malpractice. He also serves as an expert witness on matters of ethics and malpractice. He teaches ethics at UConn Law School and has taught ethics as Quinnipiac University School of Law where he was Distinguished Practitioner in Residence in 2011. He has lectured in Connecticut and nationally on attorney ethics and has given or participated in over 75 presentations and symposia on attorney ethics and malpractice. He has also taught trial advocacy and legal research and writing. Attorney Dubois has been board certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification for over 20 years. He is presently president-elect of the Connecticut Bar Association and will be president in 2014. In addition to being an officer of the Bar Association, he is a member of the Professional Discipline, Unauthorized Practice, Pro Bono and Mentoring committees. He is a member of the New Britain, New London, and American Bar Associations as well as the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. He is the recipient of the Quintin Johnstone Service to the Profession Award in 2012 and the American Board of Trial Advocacy, Connecticut Chapter, Annual Award in 2007.

April 18, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Discipline: Fewer Clients and Fewer Small Firms Leads to Fewer Complaints

In the 17 years since Connecticut launched its Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, grievances have dropped by more than 20%, declining even further during the pandemic

By Mark Dubois

6 minute read

April 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

With Age Comes Less Time for Stupid, Especially When Branded as Political Discourse

Despite their complete idiocy in not confronting the cancer within their party, the Republicans seem to have a better ear for the public mood than the Dems.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

March 29, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Remote Work Has Solved Many Problems, But It Can Create Serious New Ones for Lawyers

Disciplinary counsel wanted a remote-working attorney presented to a judge for serious discipline, arguing that the unauthorized practice of law in New Jersey was a felony. Committing a felony is disbarment material.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

January 25, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What a Trip! Litigation Funding for the Investment-Minded

A new platform that plans to sell digital shares in lawsuits is kind of like litigation financing on steroids—lots of steroids.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

January 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Respect for Our Elders Is a Good Thing in the Legal World

I've begun to reflect on the sometimes touchy issue of how we treat our elders, who can teach us a lot.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

December 22, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Embracing the Crazy: Memories From Years Past In the Legal Industry

Lawyers are a creative bunch, and when they set out to do good, they can achieve wonderful things, but when they drift off the line, there's no end to the madness.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Fake-Bird Spy Drones and Political Flat-Earthers: What Should We Do With Crazy Clients?

What is your role when you think your client is nuts?

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

November 30, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Omicron Variant Promises to Extend Our Reliance on Remote Proceedings

Now I'm pretty sure that things will never be the same again.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

November 19, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

2 Conn. Attorneys Challenge State's New Rule 8.4(7) Over 'Vague' Speech Limitations

The plaintiffs claim that the rule "deprives attorneys of the ability to discern what speech and conduct is proscribed, and they thus cannot know for sure in advance how to conform their conduct to the terms of the rule … [and] grants enforcement personnel too much discretion to decide what speech is sanctionable and what speech is not."

By Mark Dubois

6 minute read

November 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Ripped From the Headlines': A New Course in Law?

A law class involving some of today's most-read news stories might be a welcome alternative to other course requirements.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

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